Bihar: Six Held For Murder, STF Attack; Three Injured In Encounter
Six individuals have been arrested across two districts in Bihar for their alleged involvement in a murder case and an attack on Special Task Force (STF) personnel. Three of the accused sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire with police while attempting to flee in Sitamarhi, while three others were arrested in Vaishali for assaulting STF members.
BJP leaders hail PM Modis 25 years in public service, call milestone historic
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 25 years as head of government, marking a political journey that began with his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, and continued with three consecutive terms as PM since 2014, BJP leaders on Wednesday hailed the milestone, terming it a matter of pride for every Indian. Speaking to IANS, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served Gujarat and the country for 25 years, working with the goal of serving all sections of society. Therefore, the Union Cabinet yesterday felicitated and welcomed him on completing 25 years in public service. He is the only mass leader in the country to have fulfilled his constitutional responsibilities for 25 years while working to make the country stronger, self-reliant and developed. BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal called it matter of pride and said, It is a matter of pride for every Indian. As workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party, this is a very important day for us, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is completing 25 years as an elected head of government today. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, It is a very significant occasion. This is the first time in the country that a Prime Minister has completed 25 years of public service, including his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister. This is historic, and I congratulate the people of the country and the Prime Minister on this occasion. Ashish Sood, a Delhi Minister, told IANS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the people for 25 uninterrupted years while holding constitutional positions. Bringing change to people's lives, empowering the youth through startups and promoting social harmony are among the many inspiring initiatives undertaken during this period. Delhi Minister Ravindra Indraj Singh said, As the country's Prime Servant, the Prime Minister has served the nation for 25 years. With the trust of 140 crore Indians, he laid the foundation for a 'Viksit Bharat'. The goal of making India a 'Vishwaguru' by 2047 is, in many ways, being implemented and becoming visible in reality. Meanwhile, PM Modis first stint at the helm of a government began in Gujarat in 2001. His tenure there lasted more than 12 years before he became the BJPs prime ministerial candidate and led the party to a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. He returned as Prime Minister with good mandates in 2019 and 2024, becoming the first Prime Minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to lead a government for three consecutive terms. The BJPs celebrations seek to connect the two phases of PM Modis political career. A Union Cabinet resolution highlighted initiatives launched in Gujarat that were later expanded nationally, including the SWAGAT grievance-redressal system and the Jyotigram scheme. SWAGAT, through which PM Modi personally reviewed citizens grievances, received the United Nations Public Service Award in 2010. Its approach later inspired PRAGATI, the Centres platform for reviewing stalled projects and resolving implementation bottlenecks. The BJP has been marking PM Modis 25 years in public life through the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, launched on his birthday on September 17. The campaign has included blood donation drives, cleanliness programmes, welfare outreach, exhibitions, cultural events and other public service initiatives. On Wednesday, the BJP is organising events across states, including torch marches, motorcycle and cycle rallies, and exhibitions highlighting PM Modis journey from Gujarat to the Prime Ministers Office. In Delhi, the main Seva Jyoti programme will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium Complex. BJP workers and supporters from organisational units across the national capital are expected to attend.
'We allowed India to get back into the game': Hope rues middle-over collapse in Lucknow
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) West Indies skipper Shai Hope admitted his sides failure to execute in the middle overs and a cluster of wickets allowed India to wrest control of the first T20I as Shreyas Iyers unbeaten 102 powered the hosts to an eight-wicket win here at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. West Indies were well placed at 82/3 after 10 overs, with Hope and Sherfane Rutherford having put together a 38-run stand after the visitors lost three wickets in the powerplay. But Hopes dismissal for 52 triggered a collapse as West Indies lost four wickets in a dramatic six-over passage and were eventually bowled out for 171. Reflecting on the middle overs, Hope said the visitors had allowed India to claw their way back into the contest by losing wickets in clusters. I think it was a bit of both. I felt like we allowed them to get back into the game a bit. Because we started okay in the powerplay, but then Rutherford and I built a nice partnership going into the 10th and 11th overs. So we were setting a nice platform, but I got out at a crucial stage as well, and then wickets just continued to fall, Hope said in the post-match press conference. Whenever you cant build partnerships or wickets continue to fall back to back, you never give yourself the best chance of going deep and getting a big score. So those are the little things that we need to pay attention to for the next game. Make sure we dont lose wickets in clusters and then give ourselves a better chance to get a big total. Hopes own dismissal came immediately after he had completed his 13th T20I fifty, with the West Indies captain falling for 52 to Naman Dhir, who was making his T20I debut. Dhir went on to finish with 3/31, becoming the third Indian spinner to claim three wickets on T20I debut. Hope admitted that the debutant had not necessarily been the bowler West Indies expected to target but stressed that batting sides must adapt to whoever performs best on the day. To be fair, when you think about him as one of the options that they have, you would see him as the second spinner or the extra spinner. So usually as a batting group you tend to say, 'Okay, maybe target this guy,' but still we have to play the situation of the game, Hope said. If hes bowling the best on the day, then hes not the so-called second spinner or third spinner. Just so happened I probably opened the floodgates for him a bit, I think I was the first one to be dismissed. But like I said in the post-match, I thought that we were a little bit chaotic in the back end. Hope felt West Indies became too aggressive in their approach after building a platform, instead of recognising that they still had enough batting resources to attack later in the innings. Felt as though we were trying to score 270 or 280 at some stages. You know we just had to play the situation of the game a little bit smarter. Maybe give ourselves a bit more time because we know we could always do damage in the back end if we have wickets in hand, he said. At the same time, Hope gave credit to Dhir for making the most of his opportunity. But he still bowled well; you have to give him credit when it is due, he added. The West Indies captain also admitted that the visitors were simply not good enough with the bat after being asked to set a target on a surface that became easier to bat on in the second innings. I think we maybe didnt our execution wasnt right. We just didnt execute in the middle overs. We allowed India to get back into the game with some, maybe not the right shot selection in certain stages, but yeah its just one of those days, Hope said. Indias chase was then blown open by Iyer, who smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, including a century off 42 deliveries. It was the India skippers maiden T20I century and his highest score in the format as India completed the chase in 14.4 overs. Hope acknowledged the significance of Iyers innings but felt West Indies had made the challenge considerably harder for their bowling attack by failing to put enough runs on the board. Shreyas, he played a wonderful innings. Again, when you dont put a big score on the board when youre batting first in Indian conditions, its always going to be tough for you as a bowling group, he said. Iyers innings was the second-fastest T20I century against the West Indies, behind only Australias Tim Davids 37-ball hundred in 2025, while it was the fastest by an Indian against the Caribbean side, bettering KL Rahuls 46-ball hundred in 2016. Hope also praised Rutherford, who scored 56 off 31 balls for his seventh T20I fifty. Rutherford, hes been playing really well in this format. Hes been playing some magnificent innings for us giving us opportunities to defend. And its great to see him back in the runs. He didnt get many runs in the ODI series so its nice to see him ticking those boxes here in the T20 series, he said. Rutherford and Hope had taken West Indies to 82/3 before the visitors lost their way. Hope felt the difference between the two innings was also influenced by the conditions. With the ball, like I said before, when you only have 170 to defend and the wetness comes into play, the ball gets a lot wetter, the surface a lot more placid. So its always gonna be more difficult from a bowling side of things, he said. I also felt when India bowled their spinners got a lot more spin on the surface. Something that we didnt really get a chance to extract, maybe because of the conditions. Hope said the ball came onto the bat better in the second innings, while Indias bowlers were also able to extract more from their cutters at crucial moments. I would say in comparison to the first, to the second innings, yes. I thought the ball actually came on a bit more. Even when we bowled our slower balls and cutters it actually slid onto the pitch a bit more rather than held. Mayank got his cutters to grip a bit more, he said. So maybe those little margins, yes, but we just didnt bat as well as we could have honestly, you just have to be honest. Despite the defeat, Hope insisted that West Indies cannot dwell on the past and must use the experience of players who have previously played in India, including those with IPL exposure. Its certainly not up to scratch. You know when you come to India, playing in their home conditions, you gotta play your best cricket. You know theyre a very tough team to beat, so you gotta make sure you have more rights than wrongs. And something that we didnt do well today, he said. But the thing is I know there are a lot of guys who played here, whether its in the IPL or previous tours, so we just need to use those experiences and find a way to get better, come back for the next game. Hope, who has enjoyed success with the bat in India, said his approach is built around adapting quickly to conditions and paying close attention to detail. Thats a tough one because we all know the conditions for batting usually tends to be a bit better. But still you have to find a way to adapt. Youre still playing against quality players, youre still playing against guys whove done it many, many times, he said. Its just about being more ruthless and paying closer attention to detail whenever Im preparing and assessing what is necessary in each set of conditions or whichever situation the game Im faced with. So all these little things I try to put together into one basket whenever Im playing cricket here in India. And sometimes you need a bit of luck as well. Just make sure everything ticks and Ive just had the opportunity to get success and just trying to ride that wave for as long as possible. The Windies captain also acknowledged that the best T20 teams are those that assess conditions quickly and adjust their approach rather than blindly chasing a predetermined total. So Id say the best teams in the world they assess the conditions quickly. So when you have that assessment, then youd know exactly what would be a good score to defend from a bowling side of things, Hope said. The faster we can have that information being spread to the group I think that gives us a better, clearer understanding of what is required in those situations there. He also pointed out that the pitch can behave differently across the two innings, making it important for teams batting first to build in a cushion. Its always challenging because the first half of the game the wicket might play differently than in the second half, so you almost have to give yourself an extra cushion, so you may have to bat out of your skin sometimes to give yourself a good chance, he said. So I think the better teams who assess and adapt quicker tend to give themselves a better chance of winning the game. So those are things that we need to improve on as a team and find ways to get bigger targets when we try to set a score.
Bus from Delhi to Bihar catches fire in Greater Noida, all 32 passengers evacuated
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Bus travelling from Delhi to Bihar catches fire in Greater Noida, passengers evacuated
A bus travelling from New Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar, caught fire in the Knowledge Park police station area of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, with all 32 passengers on board. However, all of them were safely evacuated, police said on Tuesday. Greater Noida Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Abhay Kumar Mishra said that a report was received about a fire breaking out on the bus, following which a team from Sector 148 reached the spot and brought the fire under control. He said there were 32 passengers on board and all of them were safely evacuated. The bus was travelling from Delhi to Samastipur, Bihar. A report was received regarding a fire breaking out on the bus. A team from the 148th Sector arrived immediately and brought the fire under control; all passengers were on board at the time. Efforts are underway to safely evacuate everyone and arrange for their onward journey, Mishra said. There were 32 passengers on board. All passengers were safely evacuated. Preliminary...
Mumbai Police seize drugs worth Rs 2.53 crore; 9,800 Nitrazepam, Alprazolam tablets recovered
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC), Worli Unit of the Mumbai Police, has seized Nitrazepam and Alprazolam tablets worth approximately Rs 2.53 crore in a case related to the illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic substances. According to a press note, the case has been registered by the Anti-Narcotics Cell, Worli Unit, under Section 22(C) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The offence took place between 10:40 p.m. on October 6 and 12:40 a.m. on October 7. Acting on information received during an investigation into persons allegedly involved in the purchase, sale and supply of illegal drugs in Mumbai, the police learned that a person was selling tablets used for intoxication in the Dr Zakir Hussain Nagar area of Govandi. Following verification of the information, a police team searched the residence of the accused and seized 4,500 Nitrazepam tablets of the NITCOR-10 brand. The tablets weighed approximately 2 kg and 475 grams and were valued at Rs 1.98 crore. The police also recovered 5,300 Alprazolam tablets of the PROCALM-1 brand, weighing approximately 689 grams and valued at Rs 55.92 lakh. In total, 9,800 Nitrazepam and Alprazolam tablets, collectively valued at approximately Rs 2.53 crore, were seized during the operation. The operation was carried out under the guidance of Mumbai Police Commissioner Deven Bharti, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Anil Kumbhare and Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Krishnakant Upadhyay, with the supervision of senior officers of the Anti-Narcotics Cell and Worli Unit. Earlier, on October 2, the Anti-Narcotics Cell raided The Smoke Shop at Bhoomi Tower in Sector 4, following concerns raised by Kharghar residents over a shop operating barely 50 metres from ITM College. Police seized hookah flavours and related material worth around Rs 92,000. The raid was conducted after the ANC received information regarding the sale of hookah and tobacco products near an educational institution. A team led by Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigade carried out the operation. Earlier, on August 19, the Mumbai ANC had arrested a man from Bihar at Bandra Terminus for allegedly carrying 10.10 kg of charas, with a market value of Rs 10.01 crore.
IMD weather alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern UP and West Bengal
Several parts of the country are likely to see unsettled weather on Wednesday, October 7, with thunderstorms, strong winds and rain expected in multiple states. Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh may see thunderstorms, while...
CM Samrat Choudhary directs officials to submit detailed report on flood damage in Bihar
He instructed that the Disaster Management Department must obtain assessments of flood damage and rehabilitation costs from all relevant departments and submit a report at the earliest.
Jeevika launches Project Dhenu Dhara to boost dairy productivity and farmers income
Properties outside tax net to face 100% penalty: PMC
Thunderstorm, lightning in state till Oct 9: IMD
164 file nominations for 8 legislative council seats in three-way contest
CM to attend Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha today
PPU prepares two, five and 15-year development road map
Women police personnel trained in gender-responsive policing
CBI files closure report in NEET student death case
Digital Tools for smarter farming take centre stage at RPCAU
City colleges engage students in breast cancer, drug abuse awareness drives
Stone-pelting damages Humsafar Express coach, no passenger injured
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary reviewed the flood situation in the state and the damage caused by it, directing officials to submit a detailed report at the earliest. According to a press release, the review meeting was held at the 'Sankalp' auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas in the presence of BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin. During the meeting on Tuesday, Water Resources Department Secretary Dr Chandrashekhar Singh briefed the Chief Minister about the causes of the floods and the situation that emerged in the state in two phases. During the first phase, the Ganga, Son, Ghaghra, Kosi and Punpun rivers recorded new highest water levels compared to previous records. In the second phase, the Gandak River recorded its highest water levels at four locations due to excessive rainfall. Six locations in West Champaran, Gopalganj and Saran districts witnessed damage to embankments. Disaster Management Department Principal Secretary Santosh Kumar Mall briefed the meeting about the re...
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CM Samrat Choudhary reviews Bihar flood situation, seeks damage report
VIB arrests data entry operator, assistant commissioner on charges of taking bribe in Begusarai
BJSA seeks bodyguards for all judicial officers below CJM rank
Bihars Bobby Kumar Honored by CM After Winning Bronze at Asian Games
Bihars Bobby Kumar received recognition from CM Samrat Chaudhary for winning a bronze medal in Sepaktakraw at the 2026 Asian Games. Bihars Bobby Kumar Honored by CM After Winning Bronze at Asian Games
Minister urges govt to set up Pali, Prakrit centres in Bihar
Bihar Legislative Council polls: 8 seats, 164 candidates; stage set for multi-cornered battle
The seats going to the polls are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi Graduates' constituencies, along with Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran Teachers' constituencies.
Andhra Pradesh Police arrest two, including Naval employee, for spying for Pakistan
Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Oct 6 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell has arrested two persons, including a Naval employee, for allegedly sharing sensitive information about Naval and defence establishments with Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested in Visakhapatnam, while Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, was arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The AP Counter Intelligence Cell made the arrests after launching a coordinated operation on October 1 against an alleged espionage module involving 18 suspects, including 13 Naval personnel. Code-named Operation Firewall2026, the operation involved 12 Counter Intelligence teams deployed across 10 states and union territory -- Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh and Bihar. The Counter Intelligence Cell said in a statement on Tuesday that it received credible information that certain people in India were allegedly in direct contact with Pakistan Intelligence Operatives (PIOs) and their suspected involvement in an espionage conspiracy prejudicial to national security. The suspects were allegedly collecting and sharing the sensitive/classified information relating to defence establishments and strategic locations in Visakhapatnam and other parts of the country was collected and shared through encrypted communication channels. The Counter Intelligence Police Station in Vijayawada registered a case on September 2 under Sections 61(2), 147 and 148 read with Section 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Sections 17 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and Section 3 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923. Counter Intelligence teams worked in coordination with the concerned state Anti-Terrorism Squads, Naval officials and local police. They examined the alleged involvement of the 18 suspects and seized electronic gadgets following legal procedures. Two of the suspects were arrested after their role was established prima facie in this case, while investigation into the remaining suspects is continuing. Annam Sai Varaprasad, a civilian contract driver engaged for Naval officers, was arrested for his involvement in sharing sensitive/classified information relating to Naval/Defence establishments with a Pakistan-based intelligence operative and received money in connection with it. He was sent to judicial remand until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Visakhapatnam. Pradeep Mukherjee, a Naval employee at the Visakhapatnam Naval base, allegedly shared an OTP to activate a WhatsApp account used by a PIO, communicated with PIOs and shared sensitive information relating to Naval and defence establishments. After obtaining a transit warrant from a local court in Coimbatore, the Counter Intelligence Cell produced Mukherjee before the jurisdictional court in Vijayawada. He was sent to judicial custody until October 14 and is currently lodged in District Jail, Vijayawada. The Counter Intelligence Cell said the investigation into the remaining suspects was continuing and that further details would be disclosed at an appropriate time, keeping in view the requirements of the investigation and national security.
Nal-Jal workers stage protest in Patna, plan foot march to CM residence
CM inaugurates Sasaram bypass, launches water conservation drive
PIB debunks claims on MHA reaching out to Rahul, Priyanka for ending stir
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a Fact Check and declared as misleading some social media posts claiming that officials of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reached out to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi in a bid to end the impasse outside Nirvachan Sadan. Do not fall for misleading claims or unverified information. Rely only on verified sources, said the PIB, the Central governments nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Fact Check issued by the PIB was accompanied by screenshots of social media posts by a journalist and a news channels website. The false claims were made on social media in relation to the Opposition MPs dramatic protest and sit-in near the office of the Election Commission of India and Rahul Gandhi-led lawmakers failed attempt to enter Nirvachan Sadan to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi led the 300 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Opposition MPs, including those from the BJD, in a march from Parliament towards the Nirvachan Sadan - a distance of about one kilometre. We wanted to meet the CEC and the Election Commissioners, but we were stopped and prevented from going there, Gandhi told reporters about 50 yards from the Commissions office. After being stopped by security personnel from marching towards Nirvachan Sadan, Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders sat on a dharna inside the Akashvani Bhavan, close to the ECI office, The protest in the high security zone was criticised by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, who asked whether the opposition parties were trying to create anarchy. Speaking to IANS, Prasad said, Sitting in Delhi, they have surrounded a sensitive area here, and they are saying that (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar is under the clutches of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and (Home Minister) Amit Shah. This is shameful. I condemn this. Prasad also criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for his reported demand to cancel elections and conduct them again using ballot papers. He had said that all elections should be cancelled and elections should be held again through ballot papers. This is their intention, and this is what they want. They cannot win in honest elections. Now, they want to capture the booths. They want to win elections under pressure. They want to stop Dalits and the poor from casting their votes. Congress has been winning like this, whether it was in Bihar, West Bengal or any other state, he said.
Digital Desk | Patna, October 6 (IANS) The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leadership has taken note of the ongoing differences between Mokama MLA Anant Singh and party candidate Neeraj Kumar over the Patna Graduates' constituency, with Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary welcoming Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh's efforts to resolve the dispute. Speaking at a press conference at the JD-U state office on Tuesday, Vijay Kumar Choudhary said that Lalan Singh's intervention had opened a way towards resolving the issue. He added that the party was taking note of everything Lalan Singh had said about the dispute and was also examining other aspects of the matter at the organisational level. Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was asked about Lalan Singh's observation that there had been a lapse on the part of the state JD-U leadership in handling the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar. In response, the Deputy Chief Minister said the party had taken cognisance of the matter and was considering all aspects of the dispute. While he did not announce any specific disciplinary action, his remarks indicated that the party leadership was examining the circumstances surrounding the long-standing differences. Vijay Kumar Choudhary thanked Lalan Singh for taking the initiative to speak with Anant Singh and said the intervention had created an opportunity for the dispute to be resolved. The differences have come into focus ahead of the Patna Graduates' constituency election after Anant Singh backed the Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh instead of the JD-U's Neeraj Kumar. During the press conference, Vijay Kumar Choudhary also reviewed the flood situation in Bihar, saying the state had entered the final phase of the floods and that the situation was under control across the affected areas. He said the Gandak and Ganga rivers had recorded new Highest Flood Levels (HFL) at several locations during the current flood season. Despite the high water levels, departmental officials and engineers had taken timely measures to protect embankments at several vulnerable points. According to the Deputy Chief Minister, breaches occurred at multiple locations along the Gandak embankment. Seven engineers have been suspended in connection with the incidents, while departmental proceedings have been initiated against a Chief Engineer. Show-cause notices have also been issued to an Assistant Engineer and an Executive Engineer. Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the Bihar government would take action against officials found responsible for negligence in dealing with the difficulties faced by flood-affected residents. The Deputy Chief Minister also spoke about the increasing accumulation of silt in Bihar's rivers, saying the state government had repeatedly brought the issue to the attention of the Central government. He said that Bihar had also been raising concerns with the Centre regarding the Farakka Barrage agreement and related issues. According to Vijay Kumar Choudhary, the Central government was taking initiatives in this regard. Energy Minister Shailesh Kumar alias Bulo Mandal was present at the press conference, along with JD-U MLCs Sanjay Singh alias Gandhiji, Naveen Arya and Anjum Ara.
Palak Muchhal lends her voice to female version of The Vvaan song Chhathi Maiya; track out!
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah starrer The Vvaan has added a new version of its song 'Chhathi Maiya,' with singer Palak Muchhal lending her vocals to the female rendition. The song, which draws from the cultural and spiritual significance of Chhath, has been released under the Zee Music label. The new version brings a female vocal perspective to the track, with Palak Muchhals rendition focusing on the devotional elements associated with Chhathi Maiya. The song is featured in the films folklore-inspired world, which draws from Indian traditions and mythology. Palak Muchhals female rendition of Chhathi Maiya The original 'Chhathi Maiya'song has been positioned around the celebration of Chhath and its significance, particularly in Bihar and among communities that observe the festival. Palak Muchhals version offers another interpretation of the track through her vocals, while retaining its devotional character. The Vvaan has been running in theatres alongside the release of the new song. The film combines folklore and fantasy with elements of adventure, mystery and humour. Its story is also being expanded through The Legend of Vvaan comic book, which explores the larger folklore surrounding the film's universe. Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, The Vvaan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah in the lead roles. The film is written by Arunabh Kumar and directed by Deepak Mishra, with Manu Anand serving as DOP and Visual Director. It is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar and Niraj Kothari. Also Read:Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia and The Vvaan Cast bring ghost stories to Netflixs The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5
State-wise school holidays in October due to Navaratri, Durga Puja 2026
The festive season is approaching and to celebrate schools will be closed state-wise for students. For the Durga Puja celebration has the schools in the eastern part of India- West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Bihar have announced holidays for educational institutions- schools, colleges. The West Bengal government has already announced school holiday on the occasion of Durga Puja.
India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies
India have chosen to bowl first in the opening match of their five-match T20I series against West Indies, with captain Shreyas Iyer citing the mixed-soil surface at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium and the likelihood of evening dew. The decision sets up a chase under lights in Lucknow, where the [] The post India bowl first in Lucknow as Naman Dhir makes T20I debut against West Indies appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Noida Bus Fire: All Passengers Safe After Blaze on Route to Bihar
A bus traveling from Delhi to Bihar caught fire in Noida, but all 30 passengers escaped unharmed. Investigation into the cause is ongoing. Noida Bus Fire: All Passengers Safe After Blaze on Route to Bihar
Weather Tomorrow: On October 7, expect partly cloudy skies over Delhi-NCR, with temperatures hovering between 22C and 34C. Thunderstorms paired with lightning are anticipated in Haryana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh, while West Bengal faces similar weather. Conversely, Rajasthan will remain dry without any IMD warnings. In the hills, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand might see rain or even snowfall, accompanied by thunderstorms.
CSBC Bihar Driver Constable DV Schedule 2026 Out - Check Document Verification Dates
CSBC Bihar Driver Constable DV Schedule 2026 has released for 224 candidates under Advt. No. 02/2025. Candidates must appear in person with original certificates, DET admit card, identity proof and gate pass from 13 to 15 October 2026 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the CSBC office in Patna. Check the roll number-wise document verification date and required documents in the official notice.
Bihar Chief Minister Inaugurates
Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary inaugurates a new bypass road in Sasaram, emphasizing youth engagement in nation-building. Bihar Chief Minister Inaugurates 122 Crore Bypass Road in Sasaram
Samrat Choudhary warns of action within 24 hours against those targeting women in Bihar
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday visited Sasaram in Rohtas district and addressed a 'Yuva Samvad' programme at Jamuhar, where he spoke about women's safety, law and order and the development of the state. Addressing the gathering, Choudhary said that given the prevailing security environment in the state, anyone who dares to harm or molest women will face action within 24 hours. He said he was making this commitment to the women of Bihar in his capacity as the state's leader. Referring to five videos of incidents that had surfaced from different parts of Bihar, Chief Minister Choudhary said immediate action had been taken in the cases. He also added that millions of women are now stepping out of their homes to work, attributing the change to the governance of the NDA. Targeting the Opposition, the Chief Minister said that some people view political power as an opportunity for personal gain, whereas the NDA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) consider power a means to serve the people. Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Choudhary said that despite being in power for 25 consecutive years, PM Modi had remained committed to serving the public and continued to uphold that approach. He contrasted the present situation in Bihar with the period before 2005, recalling that areas of Rohtas and Kaimur had once been affected by the activities of dacoits and that people were fearful of travelling from Kaimur towards Ara. He said the situation had changed significantly and reiterated that anyone who harms a woman in Bihar would face arrest within 24 hours. The event was attended by MP BD Singh, former MP Gopal Narayan Singh, MLA Trivikram Narayan Singh and BJP leader Bhikhubhai Dalsania. During his Rohtas visit, CM Choudhary inaugurated the Sasaram Bypass and inspected the Beda Flyover. The 9.2-km Beda-Mokar bypass is a part of the Bihar government's infrastructure push in the district. He also inspected a pond renovated under the 'Kayakalp Abhiyan' and reviewed ongoing development works in the area. Earlier, CM Choudhary addressed a gathering after inaugurating an astronomy laboratory at the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya in Karup Panchayat under Shivsagar block. He also participated in the 'Seva Setu Abhiyan' support camp and reviewed various government schemes and development initiatives. The Chief Minister also interacted with youth at the Narayan Medical College in Sasaram as part of his outreach programme.
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Bengal to get rain for five more days as monsoon retreats, light showers likely during Puja
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) Rain is likely to continue across West Bengal for the next five days as the southwest monsoon withdrawal remains underway, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Kolkata said on Tuesday. The weather office, however, ruled out the possibility of widespread heavy rainfall during this period. Light to moderate rain is expected at several places, with isolated heavy showers likely in parts of north Bengal. Eastern Regional Director of the RMC Habibur Rahman Biswas said a low-pressure area extending from Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh in the lower levels of the atmosphere was influencing the weather over the state. A cyclonic circulation over Bihar is also contributing to the rainfall activity. Under its influence, light to moderate rain is likely in all districts of north Bengal, while heavy rain may occur at one or two places in Jalpaiguri and Alipurduar districts. The weather office has also warned of thundershowers in several areas. On Tuesday, partly cloudy skies and light to moderate rain were expected in the state. In south Bengal, districts including Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, South 24 Parganas and North 24 Parganas may receive rain accompanied by thundershowers over the next few days. Several districts of south Bengal are likely to receive light to moderate rain with thundershowers until the weekend. Rainfall will also continue in north Bengal, with isolated heavy showers possible in one or two places. Kolkata is also likely to receive light to moderate rain on Tuesday. The city is expected to remain cloudy during the morning, with partly cloudy skies likely in the afternoon. The possibility of rain is expected to increase from Wednesday through Friday. The RMC said there was no forecast of heavy rain during Durga Puja, which begins on October 17. However, light to moderate rain may occur around Mahalaya on October 10. On Monday, Kolkata recorded a maximum temperature of 32.08 degrees Celsius, which was normal, while the minimum temperature was 26.06 degrees Celsius, 0.08 degrees above normal. Relative humidity ranged between 69 and 97 percent.
RJD MLA Criticizes JD(U) Amid Internal Disputes in Bihar
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Sanjay Jha backs Lalan Singh's mediation as JD(U) seeks to contain JD(U)'s Anant-Neeraj rift
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 6 (IANS) The internal rift within the JD(U) over the Patna Graduates constituency has taken a new turn, with the party leadership seeking to contain differences between Mokama MLA Anant Singh and JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar ahead of the Legislative Council elections in Bihar. JD(U) National Working President and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha has defended the partys decision to entrust Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh with resolving the differences, saying Lalan Singh had done what was best for the party. The intervention comes after Anant Singh publicly extended his support to Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh and indicated that he would not campaign for Neeraj Kumar, whom the JD(U) has fielded from the Patna Graduates constituency. The JD(U) has now authorised Lalan Singh to mediate between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar after the dispute became public. Jha had earlier said the party was aware of grievances between the two leaders and had asked Lalan Singh to resolve the matter through discussions. Lalan Singh subsequently spoke to Anant Singh and said the Mokama MLA had raised several grievances concerning the previous Assembly election. According to Lalan Singh, Anant Singh alleged that he had faced opposition and a campaign against him during the election and felt that the party leadership should have intervened at the time. Lalan Singh acknowledged there had been a lapse on the part of the state party leadership. He also quoted Anant Singh as saying that he would not seek votes for someone who had not sought votes for him. Despite the differences, Lalan Singh said Anant Singh had agreed not to make further public statements against Neeraj Kumar that could harm the party. The development is being viewed as an attempt by the JD(U) leadership to prevent the dispute from escalating publicly while ensuring that its official candidate receives organisational support during the Council election campaign. Lalan Singh has said that his approach is to facilitate reconciliation without taking sides. The dispute became more prominent after Anant Singh accompanied Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Kumar Singh during his nomination process and publicly backed his candidature. The move was seen as a direct challenge to Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking another term from the Patna Graduates constituency. The differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar predate the current Legislative Council election. Their political rivalry dates back to the 2015 Assembly election, when Anant Singh contested the Mokama seat as an independent after parting ways with the JD(U), while the party fielded Neeraj Kumar. The latest dispute has acquired greater significance because the two leaders are now on opposing sides of the campaign for the Patna Graduates constituency. The JD(U) leaderships focus is now on containing the public disagreement and maintaining organisational cohesion around Neeraj Kumars candidature. Sanjay Jhas support for Lalan Singhs mediation indicates that the party is currently favouring dialogue over escalation. Neeraj Kumar has filed his nomination for the Patna Graduates seat, while Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh. The election is scheduled for October 23, with counting set for October 27.
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PM Narendra Modi wishes Jitan Ram Manjhi on birthday, praises work for poor
Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Member of Parliament from Gaya and is serving as the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015. Manjhi is also the founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha
Always worked to empower poor: PM Modi's birthday greetings to Jitan Ram Manjhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and said he has consistently worked towards empowering the poor and underprivileged. Jitan Ram Manjhi is a Member of Parliament from Gaya and is serving as the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. He has served as the Chief Minister of Bihar from May 20, 2014, to February 20, 2015. Manjhi is also the founding president of the Hindustani Awam Morcha. PM Modi took to X and said, Greetings to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji on his birthday. In his many years in public life, he has always worked to empower the poor and underprivileged. He is at the forefront of adding momentum to the MSME sector, which has a key role to play in making India prosperous and self-reliant. Praying for his long life and good health. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, extending his greetings to Manjhi, said, Heartfelt birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji. You are continuously playing an important role in accelerating the country's micro, small, and medium enterprises and empowering the entrepreneurs associated with them. I pray to God for your good health and long life. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his birthday wishes to the Union Minister. Heartfelt birthday greetings to the Honorable Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi Ji. May you be blessed with excellent health and a long and illustrious life by the grace of Lord Shri Ram; this is my prayer, Yogi Adityanath said. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took to X and extended his greetings, saying, Heartiest birthday greetings to Honble Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi ji! Wishing you a long life and good health. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi wished Manjhi good health, happiness and continued success in his public service. Warm birthday greetings to Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi ji. Wishing you good health, happiness and continued success in your service to the nation. Praying for your long, healthy life and many more years of dedicated public service, Joshi said. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also extended her greetings and highlighted Manjhi's long public life and work for disadvantaged sections. Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Honorable Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi. Your long public life has been dedicated to the welfare of the deprived and the working class. I pray to God for your excellent health, long life, and continued service to the people, she said.
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BJPs Sambit Patra rebuts Rahul Gandhis Form 6 claims, says SC did not declare it illegal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday hit back at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his allegations concerning Form 6, the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing him of spreading misleading information about the Supreme Courts proceedings. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Patra said Gandhi had misrepresented the Supreme Courts observations and wrongly suggested that the court had established that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had illegally and unilaterally altered Form 6 to benefit the BJP. He said Gandhi had made the allegations in a post on X shortly after the Supreme Court hearing. According to Patra, Gandhi claimed that it had been established without any doubt that Kumar had illegally and unilaterally changed Form 6 and had misused his position to help the BJP. Gandhi also said that those responsible would have to be held accountable. The BJP leader strongly rejected the interpretation, saying the Supreme Court had neither declared Form 6 illegal nor rejected it. He said the court had only made it clear that it had not approved any modified Form 6 and wanted to examine the official record to determine who had made the changes. According to Patra, Chief Justice Surya Kant observed during the hearing that the court had not approved any changed Form 6 and that the record would have to be examined to establish who had made the modification. Patra said this observation could not be interpreted as a judicial finding that Form 6 itself was illegal. The BJP leader also referred to the Election Commissions September 26 press release, which stated that the declaration attached to Form 6 for the SIR exercise had been upheld by the Supreme Court. He said Gandhi was creating confusion by presenting the issue as though the entire Form 6 had been declared unlawful. Rahul Gandhi, in his post on X, alleged that the Supreme Court proceedings had established that the Chief Election Commissioner had changed Form 6 illegally and unilaterally. He described the alleged change as further evidence of the misuse of the CECs position to help the BJP. Gandhi said that the CEC and others allegedly involved in what he described as an attack on democracy would have to be held accountable. The BJP, however, argued that Gandhis interpretation went beyond what the Supreme Court had actually said during the hearing. Patra maintained that the court had not reached a final conclusion on who made the disputed changes or whether the changes were unlawful. Patra also cited the Supreme Courts May 27, 2026, judgment while explaining the Election Commissions position on documentation for the SIR exercise. The BJP spokesperson argued that the Supreme Court judgment did not support such an interpretation. Patra also disputed the allegation that the SIR decision had been taken unilaterally. He said the Bihar SIR order issued on June 24, 2025, was approved unanimously by all three Election Commissioners. According to Patra, the Election Commission itself had reiterated that position in its fact-check response. Patra said the decision was taken collectively by the Commission and pointed to the public record surrounding the announcement as evidence that all three Election Commissioners had participated in the process. He accused Gandhi of presenting the decision as the action of an individual when, according to the Election Commission's position cited by the BJP, it was a unanimous decision of the three-member Commission. Patra also brought up Gandhis earlier criticism of the Supreme Court in connection with the Rafale fighter-jet controversy. He alleged that Gandhi had previously made incorrect claims about what the Supreme Court had said in the Rafale case and subsequently had to clarify his remarks before the court. Patra argued that a similar pattern was emerging in the Form 6 controversy, with the Supreme Courts observations being interpreted politically before the complete legal record had been examined. He urged political leaders to study judgments and official documents carefully before making public allegations involving constitutional institutions. Another issue raised by Patra was a claim that the Election Commission had withdrawn its September 26 press release concerning Form 6 and SIR. Patra rejected the claim and said the press release had not been withdrawn. He said the Election Commission had issued a fact-check on the matter and that the September 26 communication remained part of the Commissions public record. According to Patra, reports suggesting that the press release had been withdrawn following the Supreme Court hearing were false. He accused Rahul Gandhi of attempting to create confusion and instability by making allegations against constitutional institutions. He said political disagreements were legitimate but claimed that the Supreme Court and Election Commission should not be selectively cited or portrayed in ways that, according to the BJP, distorted their actual positions.
ED busts Rs 1,000-crore betel nut smuggling syndicate across Northeast
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has unearthed a well-organised, multi-layered syndicate allegedly involved in smuggling foreign-origin areca nut into India through the India-Myanmar border and laundering the proceeds, with bank credits exceeding Rs 1,000 crore identified in accounts linked to the network. According to officials, the EDs Guwahati Zonal Office conducted searches on October 1 at 16 premises in Guwahati, Siliguri, Bagdogra, Phansidewa and Cooch Behar under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The investigation was launched based on 11 FIRs registered by the Assam Police and West Bengal Police under various sections of the IPC/BNS and the NDPS Act against persons allegedly involved in smuggling, transporting and selling Indonesian, Thai and Burmese-origin areca nut. According to the ED, the consignments were brought into Mizoram through Myanmar and then transported to West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and other states using forged GST invoices, e-way bills and transport documents. The agency said dried areca nut was ferried across the Tiau River at Zokhawthar in small lots, bypassing the Land Customs Station. Agents on the Myanmar side allegedly sold the consignments to front firms in India. These firms were allegedly registered in the names of local residents of Champhai who had no real stake in the business. The GST registrations and bank accounts were allegedly controlled by persons based in Silchar, Assam. From Silchar, the consignments were allegedly moved to godowns around Guwahati, where they were re-bagged and re-documented before being transported through the Siliguri corridor to consuming states. The ED said the operation involved Bikaner Assam Roadlines India Ltd and associated concerns allegedly controlled by Sushil Daga. Their bank accounts showed credits of several hundred crores from areca nut traders. The agency also alleged that protection money was collected from transporters to ensure safe passage of smuggled consignments. Searches at the premises of DNG Biotech Pvt Ltd, Jai Karni Tradings Pvt Ltd, Purvottar Agro Pvt Ltd, N R Associates and others led to the seizure of approximately Rs 95 lakh in unaccounted cash, digital devices, property and investment documents and bank records. Fixed deposits worth approximately Rs 85 lakh were also frozen. Further investigation is underway.
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BJP national spokesperson and Lok Sabha MP Sambit Patra on Monday accused Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of misleading the public over the Supreme Court's observations on Form 6 and the Election Commission's decision on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Speaking to ANI, Patra said Gandhi had made misleading claims on two issues -- the status of Form 6 and whether the Election Commission's decision on the SIR in Bihar was unanimous. On Form 6, Patra said the Supreme Court had not declared the form illegal and had only said that it would examine a petition alleging that the form had been modified. Rahul Gandhi misled the public on two counts. First, he claimed that Form 6 was illegal
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Bihar: NDA rallies behind Neeraj Kumar at Patna Graduates MLC nomination
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar filed his nomination papers on Monday for the Bihar Legislative Council's Patna Graduates constituency, with NDA leaders turning up in strength to signal their support for the party nominee. Health Minister Nishant Kumar was among the NDA leaders present during the nomination process. The show of support comes amid an intense contest for the Patna Graduates seat and ongoing political differences surrounding the constituency. After filing his nomination, Neeraj Kumar expressed confidence in his electoral prospects and took an indirect swipe at his opponents without naming them. He said a victory in the Patna Graduates constituency would not be merely an electoral success but would become a subject of discussion beyond Bihar. The impact of this victory would be felt from Patna to Delhi, Neeraj Kumar said. He added that political stature should not be measured merely by the position a person holds, but by the extent of support and goodwill enjoyed among different sections of society. Neeraj Kumar said he might not have financial strength comparable to some of his opponents, but claimed that the affection and trust of the people were his biggest assets. Taking another indirect dig at his rivals, he said he could become a target of jealousy or hostility but would never accept being an object of sympathy. His remarks come against the backdrop of the ongoing political contest over the Patna Graduates seat, especially after JD(U) MLA Anant Singh openly supported Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh. Neeraj Kumar also praised Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Health Minister Nishant Kumar, comparing the two leaders to Lord Ram and Lakshman. He said the NDA was moving forward in unity under their leadership and asserted that the alliances collective support for his candidature had strengthened his campaign. Neeraj Kumar claimed that he was receiving support from different sections of society and said his victory would carry a political message beyond the outcome of a single Legislative Council seat. Nishant Kumar, who attended the nomination event, pledged to campaign for Neeraj Kumar and called upon NDA leaders and workers to work together for his victory. He said Neeraj Kumar had remained committed to the JD(U) for a long time and pointed to his experience as a three-time member of the Bihar Legislative Council. Describing Neeraj Kumar as a leader committed to socialist ideology, Nishant Kumar said the NDA was united behind his candidature and expressed confidence that party workers and leaders would campaign collectively for him. The presence of NDA leaders at the nomination filing and the statements made by Neeraj Kumar have added momentum to the contest for the Patna Graduates constituency, where the campaign is expected to intensify in the coming days.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 5 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav has announced a series of protests across Bihar as part of the INDIA alliances campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government. Yadav said Bihar, which he described as the birthplace of the INDIA alliance and a cradle of democracy, would once again become the centre of a major political movement. Referring to the 2025 Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Yadav said: It was from Bihar that the dismantling of democracy began. He added that, as citizens of Bihar who believe in democracy and the Constitution, we will not allow democracy to be destroyed at any cost. Yadav said opposition parties had jointly decided their future course of action. According to him, INDIA alliance constituents will organise protest marches across all blocks of Bihar on October 7, targeting CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the opposition parties would subsequently intensify the agitation on October 8, when Mahagathbandhan constituents would stage sit-ins at district headquarters across the state. A separate march to the Governors House has also been planned in Patna on the same day. I will be present in Patna myself, alongside MLAs, MLCs and MPs. We will raise our voices against the way votes were looted; this amounts to the murder of democracy, which will not be tolerated under any circumstances, Yadav said. The INDIA bloc has been campaigning against the Election Commission over its handling of electoral roll revision and has demanded action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition alliance has also announced a wider protest programme over what it describes as irregularities in the electoral process. An INDIA alliance meeting was held in New Delhi on September 30, with Tejashwi Yadav among the leaders participating in discussions on the oppositions response to the Election Commission. The meeting focused on the blocs campaign against alleged electoral irregularities and its demand for action against Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition parties subsequently announced plans for a broader movement targeting the Centre and the Election Commission. The INDIA blocs campaign has also included protests in Bihar. On October 2, Grand Alliance constituents in the state participated in programmes demanding the resignation of the CEC and opposing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
ECI debunks Rahul Gandhis claims on Bihar SIR, Form 6
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The ECI on Monday reiterated that the order for SIR in Bihar given on June 24, 2025, was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission, dismissing claims made on social media by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. In a clarification issued along with Gandhis social media post, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said, The order for SIR in Bihar issued on 24 June 2025 was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission. This order has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 27 May 2026. The Commission also highlighted its September 26 Press Notes section which said, The declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR has been upheld by the Supreme Court. For non-SIR period, the Forms applicable as per Rules (the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960) will be used. The ECIs clarification came close to Gandhis social media post, which said, It is now established beyond doubt that Gyanesh Kumar changed Form 6 illegally and unilaterally. This is just one more proof of him abusing his position to help the BJP. He and everyone else involved in this criminal assault on our democracy will be held accountable. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) also issued a Fact Check on Monday stating that the ECI has not pulled down the September 26 press note, through which it modified certain terms related to Form 6 for the non-SIR period, from its website. In a Fact Check and fake news alert, the PIB shared the ECI websites link to the September 26 press note, refuting claims made by the Cockroach Janta Partys Ashutosh Ranka on social media. The government advisory asked people, including those active on social media, to guard against rumours. Do not share unverified videos or claims. Check information against credible, independently verifiable sources before accepting or sharing it, said the PIB, the Centres nodal information dissemination agency controlled by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The September 26 note issued by the ECI had extended the SIR deadlines in Delhi and Maharashtra and countered allegations of friction within the Commission and revised the SIR notice-related procedure.
'Misleading post': Election Commission hits back at Rahul Gandhi amid SIR row
The Election Commission (ECI) has debunked the social media claim by Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi regarding Form 6 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The order for SIR in Bihar issued on June 24, 2025 was issued with the unanimous approval of the Commission. This order has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated May 27, 2026, ECI in a post on X said.In its Press Note No. 120 dated 26 September 2026, in Point 1(iii), ECI has stated that, The declaration attached to Form 6 for SIR has been upheld by the Hon'ble Supreme Court, it added.
Weather Tomorrow: On Tuesday, October 6, various regions in the country are expected to experience unusual weather conditions. Delhi-NCR will remain mostly dry with gusty winds but limited rainfall is anticipated. In contrast, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar may see thunderstorms and lightning along with gusty winds. Odisha and Uttarakhand are also likely to experience isolated rains with possible thunderstorms.
IND vs WI: Approaching Milestones and Records Ahead of 1st T20I, India vs West Indies series 2026
IND vs WI 1st T20I , Approaching Milestones and Records :The three-match ODI series between Indian Cricket Team and West Indies Cricket Team was high-scoring. Both teams broke many batting records in three games. More than 2100 runs were scored in three games, which is a record in a three-match bilateral ODI series. Now, these two sides will move to the T20I series, which will begin on October 6. The first game will kick off at 7 PM IST at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Tuesday. Shreyas Iyer and co. are back after winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. India have won 9 consecutive T20Is and will be looking to keep their winning streak going. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested while Hardik Pandya is not fit. For West Indies, the record chase in the final ODI must have boosted them with confidence. They will now be aiming to kick off the T20I series with a win. They have a strong squad, and they can certainly challenge India in their own conditions. Here, we will talk about big records and milestones which are lined up and can be achieved in the IND vs WI 1st T20Iat Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.. IND vs WI: Approaching Test Records and Cricket Milestones Ahead of the IND vs WI 1st T20I at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. 74 - Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form, and he is coming off a match-winning knock in the final of the Asian Games 2026. Abhishek is just 74 runs away from becoming the sixth fastest batter to reach 2000 T20I runs. 6 - Sanju Samson is six sixes away from becoming the sixth Indian with 100 T20I sixes. 8 - Shai Hope struck consecutive centuries in the last two ODI innings. He is in excellent form and is 8 sixes away from completing 100 T20I sixes. 5 - Kuldeep Yadav finished the ODI series with the most wickets. He is just five wickets away from reaching 100 T20I wickets for India.6 - Akeal Hosein needs six wickets to complete 100 T20I wickets. 15 - Shreyas Iyer needs 15 more runs to reach 7500 T20 runs. 13 - Tilak Varma needs 13 more runs to complete 5000 T20 runs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories 6 - Abhishek is just 6 boundaries away from reaching 1000 boundaries in T20 cricket. He will be the fastest batter to do so among the full-member squad.
School Holiday Tomorrow: On October 6, 2026, schools across India are set to remain operational barring any weather-induced interruptions. Regions such as Uttarakhand, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha will likely function as usual. However, Bihar may face localized shutdowns due to thunderstorms, requiring confirmation from local authorities. Parents are encouraged to check official communications and weather forecasts for the latest updates on school operations.
1st T20I: Akeal Hosein Banks On Data, Instinct To Counter India
Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee: With the West Indies set to embark on a five-match T20I tussle against a buoyant India side in the shortest format, the veteran spinner Akeal Hoseins motto is simple: use the data, but dont get addicted to it; trust your instinct, but dont abandon preparation; and keep on evolving before the opposition can catch up. The West Indies enter the T20I leg after India won the preceding three-match ODI series 2-1, although the visitors finished that contest on a high by claiming the final match at New Chandigarh. The focus now shifts to the shortest format, where the Caribbean side will have to contend with an India batting line-up packed with aggressive players capable of changing the game in a matter of overs, here at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. For Hosein, the past record against India matters little once the first ball is bowled. Its just about planning well, going out there, and executing. I think the past is the past. All we can do is control our output now, go out there, and change the results, Hosein said at the pre-match press conference. The five-match nature of the series will bring its own tactical challenge. With both teams likely to face each other repeatedly, bowlers can expect batters to study their methods and look for patterns from one game to the next. For me, its just about trying to do whatever the team requires. A five-match T20 series means that if you play in every game, the opposition can plan better for you each time. So, its always about trying to stay one step ahead of the batter, being as clever as possible, and getting the job done for the team. Thats my general game plan, he said. That becomes particularly important against an Indian top order that thrives on taking the initiative from the first over. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan are among the batters the West Indies will have to plan for, although the spinner admits his experience against the pair has been limited. Unfortunately, I only bowled a couple of balls to Abhishek and Ishan in the IPL. I havent bowled a lot to them, but as I mentioned, there is a lot of data available. Its just about having a clear mind, sticking to your plans, and trying to execute them as best as possible, he said. For a spinner, the Powerplay can be an especially unforgiving phase. With only two fielders allowed outside the circle, even a well-planned delivery can disappear quickly against a batter in full flow. Bowling in the powerplay in general is pretty scary, especially when youre a spinner. You have a short space to work with on the pitch, and you only have two guys out, he said. Its extra difficult when you have good batting surfaces and guys who score at high strike rates. With that being said, there is a lot of data available. Even though I might not have played against these guys a lot, the data helps you plan and come up with a few options. Its just about going out there, backing yourself, and trusting your process. Once you execute what you have planned, you will more than likely come out successful. Yet the growing influence of analytics has not diminished the importance of instinct. In fact, against a batting line-up that also has access to extensive data, the ability to make decisions in the moment could be just as important. Sometimes you have to let your instincts take over because, just as you are looking at data and trying to exploit a batters weaknesses, they are also looking at data to get better, he said. You have to make that judgment on the day based on how the batter is operating, the boundary sizes, the wind factor, and whether the pitch is spinning, grassy, flat, or made of red or black soil. You try to factor in all those things as quickly as possible to come up with the best plan. That adaptability will also be crucial when the West Indies arrive at the venue with information about how the surface has behaved previously. When we played the IPL here, I didnt play in that match. However, on the day, you make your plans. There is a lot of information out there; sometimes you hear that the ball spins at a venue, but when you arrive, it isnt spinning, he said. Its just about assessing conditions as quickly as possible, understanding your dos and donts for that particular day, and against specific batters. You formulate plans quickly, try to stay ahead of the batter, and stick to whats working. The spinner also stressed the importance of resisting the temptation to constantly change things simply because the opposition is strong. Dont get too greedy or experiment too much. Just stick to bowling the most difficult delivery for the batters to get away, and that should be your game plan, he said. While India will start as a formidable opponent, the West Indies are not approaching the series with any sense of intimidation. First of all, I didnt play in the ODIs; I just watched the matches, and its two different teams. However, I back my boys, he said. Even when we played them in the World Cup, we gave them a hell of a run. They know the fear we bring to T20 cricket and the brand we play. We know they are a dangerous team, but we are not going to back down. The West Indies spinner believes the contest could ultimately come down to which side handles the tactical battle better. Both teams are looking forward to the challenge. Its simply about who plans and executes best. We are going to focus only on the things we can control, rather than outside factors. If we go out and execute as well as possible, I think we will be successful, he said. The series also has a personal significance for the veteran, who is approaching his 100th T20I appearance. For now, however, he remains conscious that selection comes before the milestone. I wish I could see the next five years. First of all, Im still at 99 games; I have to get selected to play my 100th, he said. With that being said, its an achievement in itself. It shows that youre dedicated, hungry, and that your performances have been up to par. Its a great achievement and something to look back and smile on. Rather than treating the landmark as an endpoint, he sees it as another incentive to extend his international career. Who knows if I can make 100 more? Its motivation to continue pushing and see how many games I can play, he said. When you realise how many games a player has played, it shows they are doing something well and performing consistently. Thats always the challenge for metrying to perform and help my team win cricket games. There is also an individual ambition that remains firmly alive. Having previously reached the summit of the world rankings, the spinner wants to return to No. 1. Always. Ive been number one before, and the aim is always to get back there. Its a personal motivation, he said. There is also an individual ambition that remains firmly alive. Having previously reached the summit of the world rankings, the spinner wants to return to No. 1. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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